Looking for the best holiday gifts for kids this season? You’re in the right place! My Kids Holiday Gift Guide for 2025 is packed with fun, creative, and parent-approved gift ideas. I’ve rounded up some top-rated toys, trending favorites, and unique gift ideas that encourage imagination, learning, and play—all in […]
Japanese Culture
Where to Buy Japanese Christmas Cake (USA, 2025)
If you are in the US and want to take part in the custom of Japanese Christmas Cake, I got you covered! Here is a list of some shops where you can preorder or pick up a true Japanese (or Japanese-style) Christmas Cake. This list will be updated and added […]
How to Watch Japanese Shows Outside of Japan
Want to watch Japanese shows outside of Japan but don’t know how? Here are some ways to get you started on your Japanese media journey! I grew up watching Japanese shows and TV. Everything from anime to dramas to variety shows. I was lucky to grow up in a part […]
Best Japanese Shows for Babies & Toddlers
Looking for the best Japanese shows for babies and toddlers? Here is a list of shows that my toddler (and I) loved to watch! This list of Japanese shows for babies and toddlers is comprised of things that my toddler (now 2 years old) used to or currently watches. They […]
Kashiwa Mochi / 柏餅
Celebrate Children’s Day with this Kashiwa Mochi recipe: a traditional Japanese sweet rice cake with red bean filling and wrapped in an oak leaf. Making mochi may seem like a difficult task but with the right ingredients and modern techniques, it’s actually quite easy! What is Kashiwa Mochi? Kashiwa Mochi […]
Toshikoshi Soba (New Years Eve Noodles) / 年越しそば
Head into the new year with this Japanese tradition! Toshikoshi Soba, or year-crossing noodles, are enjoyed on New Years Eve to give you luck for the new year. New Years in Japan is one of the most important holidays of the year and the traditions start before the new year […]
